HRES 565
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Colombia
Conflicts and wars
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Supporting the peace process in Colombia.
Introduced: December 15, 2015
Introduced by:
Gallego, Ruben
Democratic
· Arizona
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Dec 15, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 15, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the importance of the negotiations between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Commends Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who has demonstrated vision and leadership in seeking a negotiated settlement to end the conflict and lay the foundations for a sustainable peace.
Calls on the negotiating parties to address the demands of victims of violence for truth, justice, meaningful reparations, and guarantees that the past violence will not be repeated.
Urges President Barack Obama and his Administration to support these negotiations and to develop plans to support the Colombian people in building a just and lasting peace.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Committees of jurisdiction
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